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To prevent Armaflex from being crushed by wet concrete, you can:
- Pour concrete so that it's only about 25 mm thick over the Armaflex, then pour more concrete to reach the desired thickness
- Protect the Armaflex with a rigid outer pipe or covering
- Pour concrete so that it's only about 25 mm thick over the Armaflex, then pour more concrete to reach the desired thickness
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Prepare the concreteBefore applying Armaflex, ensure the concrete is clean, dry, and free of contamination like oils, mould, or flakes. Porous concrete may need to be sealed with a liquid sealant to prevent the adhesive from being absorbed.
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Apply ArmaflexAdhere the Armaflex to the concrete using Armaflex adhesive. Follow the recommendations in the Armstrong Armaflex Installation Manual.
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Avoid pulling glued jointsWhen sealing glued joints, push them together instead of pulling them.
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Allow adhesive to cureWait 36 hours before using the Armaflex or until the adhesive is fully cured.
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Expect some wrinklingArmaflex is an elastomeric foam product that may wrinkle slightly due to temperature differences. This is normal and doesn't affect the product's performance.
Armaflex in Concrete
